MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear axle straps in poor condition
Coolant leak ()
Damage to the windscreen outside the swept area
High front brake imbalance
Nearside front chassis has corrosion but not holed
Nearside rear hub seal leaking but not on brakes
Nearside rear inner arch corroded and holed but not within 30Cm of a prescribed area
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp including fog light (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear bumper valance corroded and holed
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside rear (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear axle straps in poor condition
Coolant leak ()
Damage to the windscreen outside the swept area
High front brake imbalance
Nearside front chassis has corrosion but not holed
Nearside rear hub seal leaking but not on brakes
Nearside rear inner arch corroded and holed but not within 30Cm of a prescribed area
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp including fog light (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear bumper valance corroded and holed
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)
h/brake has limited movent to o/s
n/s/r brake hub has slight oil leak
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
h/brake has limited movent to o/s
n/s/r brake hub has slight oil leak
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
N/S/R hub seal looks damp
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
clutch cylinders look damp/leaking
rear diff oil leak
windscreen cracked but not affecting view to the road
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake pedal inappropriately repaired (3.3.A.6)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/R hub seal damp with oil
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
clutch cylinders look damp/leaking
windscreen cracked but not affecting view to the road
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres cracking
engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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A179 OAG is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A179 OAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A179 OAG is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 October 1983.
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